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Restaurant: St. Pius V Church
Address: 1919 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
Type: Soup Kitchen
Total inspections: 4
Last inspection: Mar 9, 2012

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All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND UPRIGHT RESIDENTIAL REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 45.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE SAID UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: TWO CONTAINERS OF RICE PUDDING AT 50.1 AND CONTAINER OF YOGURT AT 49.1F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE AT 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID ITEMS, APPROXIMATE VALUE 20.00. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF FOODHANDLER. CERTIFIED MANAGER TOUCHING FACE,NECK WITH GLOVES AND THEN WITH SAME GLOVES STIRRING PAN OF PORK AT STOVE AND HANDLING READY TO EAT CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS PER CITY CODE AFTER CONTAMINATION OF HANDS OCCUR, CHANGE GLOVES BEFORE RETURNING BACK TO FOODHANDLING. ALSO, NOTED EMPLOYEE USING MOP SINK TO RINSE HANDS AFTER USING TOILET ROOM AND NO PAPER TOWELS NOR WORKING HAND DRYER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDWASH SINK FOR HAND WASHING AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR WORKING HAND DRYER TO DRY HANDS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL 7-38-010(A) ISSUED.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK WITH ALL REQUIRED/CURRENT DOCUMENTATION AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR USED FOR FOOD DELIVERY WITH APPROXIMATELY 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. IINSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL/DATE PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES/SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, STORAGE CLOSET, AND PANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WOODEN SERVING TABLE WITH WORN/CRACKED SECTIONS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND MICROWAVE, FOOD/UTENSIL SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN, DRY STRORAGE SHELVES, VENT COVERS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS/WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, PIPING/WIRES AT WALL IN KITHCEN, POT/PAN HOLDER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP TABLE, AND WALL SECTIONS IN KITCHEN.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND TRAYS IN KITCHEN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIVIDER AT LUNCHROOM WITH MILK STAINS, WALL SECTIONS NEXT TO STOVE AND KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPILLS/FOOD DEBRIS, REMOVE WET PAPER TOWEL BALLS AT CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,AND SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED AT WALL SECTIONS THROUGH OUT BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND UTILITY SINK.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT LUNCHROOM, SERVING AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK STOPPER AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK SPILLS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. FOODHANDLER'S CHILD PLAYING INSIDE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ALLOWED IN FOOD PREP AREA.

HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVED FROM UNIT. REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 41.5F. INSTRUCTED TO RESUME USE OF SAID UNIT.
VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 04/23/10.
VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 04/23/10.
VIOLATION CORRECTED.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT ALL RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES/SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS, STORAGE CLOSET, AND PANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE WOODEN SERVING TABLE WITH WORN/CRACKED SECTIONS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER, AROUND MICROWAVE, FOOD/UTENSIL SHELVES INSIDE CABINETS IN KITCHEN, DRY STRORAGE SHELVES, VENT COVERS, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS/WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, PIPING/WIRES AT WALL IN KITHCEN, POT/PAN HOLDER WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP TABLE, AND WALL SECTIONS IN KITCHEN.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DIVIDER AT LUNCHROOM WITH MILK STAINS,REMOVE WET PAPER TOWEL BALLS AT CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM,AND SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS/CREVICES AS NEEDED AT WALL SECTIONS THROUGH OUT BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CAULK AROUND UTILITY SINK.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS AT LUNCHROOM, SERVING AREA, AND LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN AND KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION IN KITCHEN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND WORKING VENTILATION IN WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOMS IN BASEMENT.
All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MILK SPILLS AT OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM STORAGE ROOMS, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens
VIOLATION CORRECTED AT THIS TIME.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN THE STOVE AND THE HOOD ABOVE. HOOD THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZER CHEST HAS ICE BUILDUP.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS IN SOUP KITCHEN FOOD STORE ROOM, SCHOOL STORE ROOM AND BOILER ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF TOILET PAPER ALL OVER THE CEILING IN THE GIRLS TOILET ROOM BY THE LUNCHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN SAME.
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE GIRLS ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME.

STORE A WIPING CLOTH IN SANITIZERIN THE KITCHEN TO SANITIZE SURFACES EASILY.
THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND SINK AND CORNERS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
THE KITCHEN VENTILATION FAN AND MAIN WALK IN COOLER COIL HAVE DUST BUILDUP, REMOVE DUST.
REMOVE INACCURATE THERMOMETERS FROM THE MAIN WALK IN COOLER AND INSTALL WORKING UNITS.

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